A Century Of Legal Service
Most people have a basic understanding of who qualifies for overtime wages. The average individual would tell you that someone who is a salaried worker does not get overtime pay, while someone who is an hourly employee should receive overtime when they work more than...
When someone dies, the probate courts have the authority to oversee the administration of their estate. Massachusetts probate laws guide how people plan their estates and how executors carry out their last wishes. Most of the time, testators make plans that aim to...
At the heart of any will contest is the idea that the deceased's will is somehow invalid. The grounds for that thought vary, including things like undue influence, lack of mental capacity or a fraudulent signature. However, don’t assume that these are the only...
When someone hires a contractor to build a home or business -- or to engage in a renovation -- it is very important for both people to be on the same page about even the smallest details. If a homeowner believes that the contractor is doing one thing, while the...
People often try to consider ways that they can become safer drivers. They think about defensive driving. They study handbooks and laws. They take extra steps to avoid mistakes, like turning their phone off in the car. They try to reduce the risk because cars are very...
Most motorists realize the truckers must undergo additional training to secure a commercial driver's license (CDL). Yet, few realize how there are countless other requirements that tractor-trailer operators must meet to continue lawfully operating their...
Lawyers and doctors have a lot in common. They have to go through a lot of extra schooling even after college. They have to pass extensive testing after their postgraduate schooling. They also have to maintain state licensing, and they are at risk of malpractice...
When you drafted your will, your attorney likely told you that it will be necessary to update it when there are changes to your family or your assets that impact the will’s provisions. This could include marriage, divorce, a new child, the death of your chosen...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes provisions that protect tipped employees from a number of potential violations by employers. A new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) at the end of 2020 amends the FLSA. The new rule codifies DOL guidance...
Are you interested in reducing the odds of an estate dispute and making the probate process go more smoothly for your heirs? The first step is to do your estate planning, of course. A proper estate plan can help avoid many issues that heirs face when they have to make...
